Senior IT Security Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to design, implement, and lead advanced security solutions across hybrid on-prem and cloud environments (Azure, Microsoft 365).

• Design and implement advanced security controls across on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments (Azure, Microsoft 365).

• Define and enforce security architecture standards.

• Lead secure SDLC initiatives and application security assessments.

• Configure and maintain enterprise firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

• Oversee and optimize security platforms (Firewalls, SIEM, EDR, DLP, Vulnerability Management).

• Develop automation for threat detection and response integrated with ITSM tools.

• Define operational playbooks and mentor junior engineers.

• Manage and govern outsourced SOC services, SLAs, and performance metrics.

• Lead major incident investigations, forensic analysis, and root cause analysis.

• Act as escalation point for critical security incidents.

• Drive proactive threat hunting initiatives.

• Define vulnerability management strategy.

• Ensure timely remediation of critical risks.

• Deliver executive-level risk and remediation reporting.

• Architect enterprise identity governance using Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD).

• Implement privileged access management and Zero Trust principles.

• Design and deliver enterprise-wide security awareness programs.

• Measure effectiveness and report outcomes to leadership.

• Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, POPIA, GDPR, FSCA.

• Lead technical audits, penetration tests, and red/blue team exercises.

• Deliver security dashboards, metrics, and board-level reporting.

• Recommend and track continuous security posture improvements.

• Produce detailed firewall and WAF configuration and performance reports.

Education & Certifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent senior-level certification.

• Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert or SC-series certification